4. Total utility: O Is negative when marginal utility is declining. O None of the options. O Is equal to the sum of the marginal utilities of all units consumed. Cannot decrease as a person consumes more and more of a good.

4. Total utility: O Is negative when marginal utility is declining. O None of the options. O Is equal to the sum of the marginal utilities of all units consumed. Cannot decrease as a person consumes more and more of a good.

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O Is negative when marginal utility is declining.
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O Is equal to the sum of the marginal utilities of all units consumed.
O Cannot decrease as a person consumes more and more of a good.

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